Colby weather in August (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

How is August weather typically in Colby? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Colby includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of summer. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 18°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Colby in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 169 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Colby climate page with graphs.

 

Colby, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (72 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Colby, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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